USC recalls offensive lineman Tyron Smith ahead of 2026 season

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Last updated Jun 20, 2026

USC recalls offensive lineman Tyron Smith ahead of 2026 season
Summary

USC Trojans football will begin its 2026 season on August 29 against San Jose State. As part of their countdown to kickoff, USC highlights former offensive lineman Tyron Smith. Smith played at USC from 2008 to 2010, earning All-Pac-12 honors and the Morris Trophy. He was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2011 NFL draft and had a successful 14-season NFL career, retiring in April 2025. Smith is considered a likely future inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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  • USC starts its 2026 season on August 29.
  • Tyron Smith played for the Trojans from 2008 to 2010.
  • He was a first-team All-Pac-12 selection and Morris Trophy winner.
  • Smith was drafted ninth overall by the Dallas Cowboys in 2011.
  • He is likely to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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  • 2:01 PMYahoo SportsUSC countdown to kickoff: Recalling Trojans OL Tyron Smith
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Today, we recall a USC offensive lineman who is almost certainly headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in a few years

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